Grand Teton Ancient Grains: Preserving the Legacy of Einkorn Wheat
By Brian Howard for Rexburg Commons Teton, Idaho — In a small town nestled at the base of the Grand Teton mountains, Jade Koyle, the president of Grand Teton Ancient Grains, is on a mission to preserve the legacy of einkorn wheat. Einkorn, the most primitive form of wheat, has caught the attention of food enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals due to its unique properties compared to modern wheat. The journey began when Jade’s friend, Stan, introduced him to einkorn wheat, a rare and scarcely available grain. Intrigued by the grain’s history and potential, Jade decided to explore further. With Stan’s collaboration, they started a blog dedicated to einkorn, which quickly garnered attention from people worldwide who shared their enthusiasm for this ancient wheat. “We were contacted by people from all over the world—individuals like us who had discovered einkorn and were eager to get their hands on it,” said Jade Koyle. The Koyles decided to relocate from Utah to
